Blumenstein Castle

Blumenstein Castle stands on a freestanding sandstone cliff, measuring 46 meters long and 6 meters wide at an elevation of 500 meters.

The castle first appeared in documents from 1332, mentioning Lord Anselm of Batzendorf, before its destruction during the German Peasants' War in 1525.

The castle features medieval architectural elements carved directly into red sandstone, including narrow staircases that connect different sections of the fortification.

Visitors can access the castle ruins throughout the year and explore the upper and middle sections through rock-carved stairways with protective railings.

The castle's position within the forest made it nearly impregnable before the invention of firearms, requiring a prolonged siege for capture.

Location: Schönau (Pfalz)

Inception: 1260

GPS coordinates: 49.05760,7.71424

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:42